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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,268.24, 323,289.74 and 126,838.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,268.24, 323,289.74 and 126,838.25 is: 175,036.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,268.24 : 323,289.74 = 126,838.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,268.24/323,289.74 = 126,838.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,268.24x = 323,289.74 × 126,838.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,268.24x = 41,005,504,230.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,005,504,230.36/234,268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,036.55

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